Alexander Suvorov Quotes

What is difficult in training will become easy in a battle

Train hard, fight easy.

One minute can decide the outcome of the battle, one hour - the outcome of the campaign, and one day - the fate of the country.

Fight the enemy with the weapons he lacks.

The more comfort the less courage there is.

He who is afraid is half beaten.

No battle can be won in the study, and theory without practice is dead.

A hard drill makes an easy battle.

Win with ability, not with numbers.

As long as the enemy fights he must be beaten relentlessly, but a defeated enemy and especially the civilian population must be treated generously.

The bullet is a mad thing; only the bayonet knows what it is about.

Judgment of eye, speed and attack are the basis of victory.

To me death is better than the defensive.

There is nobody more terrible than the desperate.

A strong pursuit, give no time for the enemy to think, take advantage of victory, uproot him, cut off his escape route.

To surprise the enemy is to defeat him.

Fortune seized at the right moment gives victory.

When the enemy is driven back, we have failed, and when he is cut off, encircled and dispersed, we have succeeded.

Accustom yourself to tireless activity.

The bullet is a fool, the bayonet is a fine chap.

Exercises cultivated self-reliance - the foundation of courage.

The Church will pray to God for the dead. The survivor has honour and glory.

Fire opens the gates of victory.

One cannot think that blind bravery gives victory over the enemy.

Drill your soldiers well, and give them a pattern yourself.